# endpoint

/ˈɛndˌpɔɪnt/ (US) · /ˈɛndpɔɪnt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/endpoint
Updated: 2026-07-22

## Definition

A specific web address (URL) that a computer program uses to talk to another service. It is like a digital door where information is sent and received.

For teachers: In web development and APIs, an endpoint is a specific URL that represents a resource or a function. It serves as the touchpoint in a communication channel where an API receives requests and sends back data, though in general math it refers to the end of a line.

## Examples

- The developer sent a request to the login endpoint to verify the user.
- If you want to get the current weather, you must send your data to the correct API endpoint.
- After updating the server, we noticed that the mobile app could no longer connect to the search endpoint due to a change in the URL structure.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in technical contexts such as pharmacology, software development, and mathematics.

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